The single-player campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 offers more than just linear, high-octane firefights. Interspersed within the intense tactical operations are hidden environmental secrets, most notably three locked safes containing powerful gear. Finding these stashes rewards observant players with specialized armor plates and silenced weapons that significantly ease survival on tougher difficulties.
The El Sin Nombre Safe Location and Combination
The first opportunity to crack open a hidden stash occurs during the infiltration of a luxurious cartel estate. Players must navigate past heavily armed guards to reach the upper floor of the main villa. Once inside the master bedroom, checking the interior of the walk-in closet reveals a hidden security container against the back wall.
Opening this lock requires looking closely at a nearby portrait detailing a significant historical date. Inputting the sequence 02-02-19 will successfully unlock the door and grant instant access to a suppressed weapon. Utilizing this high-tier hardware allows you to maintain total stealth during the remainder of the tense mansion sweep.
Cracking the First Secure Stash in Alone
The second challenge arrives during a gritty survival mission where Soap is separated from his allies and stripped of all starting gear. As you navigate the rain-soaked streets, scavenging materials becomes absolutely vital to craft makeshift tools. While tracking down a way out, players will eventually stumble upon a locked auto repair shop filled with patrolling enemies.
After clearing the immediate threat, checking the office desk near the back corner exposes the next mechanical target. The calendar hanging on the adjacent wall provides the key clues needed to solve the combination. Entering the numbers 10-10-80 pops the lock open, yielding a high-powered shotgun that completely shifts tactical leverage back into your hands.
Locating the Final Garage Safe
The final hidden container is also tucked away in the sprawling ruins of the same urban stealth level. Shortly after dropping down from a broken balcony into a flooded alleyway, you will spot a small mechanic shop nearby. Entering the service garage area reveals the last locked container stashed safely away in a side room corner.
Locating the correct numbers involves investigating a nearby computer terminal sitting on a cluttered workbench. Inputting the code 37-60-80 overrides the manual mechanism instantly. Inside, players will find a specialized loadout consisting of throwing knives and additional plates, completing the collection required for the coveted Gentleman Thief achievement.
